The three candidates for Indiana governor, from left, Republican Mike Pence, Libertarian Rupert Boneham, and Democrat John Gregg participate in a debate Wednesday in Zionsville.

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Chris Sikich and Carrie Ritchie
Indianapolis Star

Republican Congressman Mike Pence has long enjoyed large leads in multiple polls for the governor's race, but Democrat John Gregg tried to narrow the margin by going on the offensive Wednesday in the first gubernatorial debate.

On the campaign trail, Pence, Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham have found much to agree on, with the differences largely in the details. All three want to reduce various taxes and improve the workforce, especially through vocational training. All three say Indiana schools need to do better. And all three say they won't govern on social issues.